Contract Engineers at TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited

Job Title: Contract Engineer

Context & Environment

• Rapid planning evolution from User department leading to urgencies .
• Multidimensional CFT strategies to be managed: internal, internal with NCDMB and external with NIPEX 
• Increased Nigerian Content requirement 
• Liaison with TGP and HQ in some subject of interest.

Activities

• The post holder is responsible for pre-award preparation, negotiation, award and monitoring the administration of Contracts for works/goods/services in such a manner as to ensure the Company’s best commercial interests are both served and protected, while monitoring relevant markets and supporting contractor performance management.
• Organise and control all process-based activities relating to offshore service contracts in assigned portfolio including strategies, pre-qualifications, tender list development, issues of ITT, analysis of tenders, contract negotiations and the preparation of contractual documentation.
• Interface with Partners and regulators such as NUIMS and NCDMB as may be required to ensure timely delivery of any Call for Tender or resolutions of any clarifications that may be raised by them.
• Proactively work with the métier partners (Technical Duets) to build and maintain relationships with contractors / suppliers and monitor their performance by participating in contract performance management activities.
• Liaise closely with the relevant Global Category Manager to locally deploy TGP strategy and comply with TGP governance.
• Actively pursue contracting synergy opportunities for all business requirements.
• Actively contribute to the 3C program by delivery of costs savings without compromising safety or quality.
• Provide proactive and timely advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in all matters relating to Contracts & Procurement, including operating as a ‘Duet’ with the technical counterpart to promote effective contract planning, management and performance.  
• Utilise approved standard contract documentation and ensure compliance with standard contracting principles during negotiations.
• Comply with all applicable Supply Chain rules, applicable procurement laws, governance and process.
• Ensure that contractor / supplier selection is carried out in accordance with Company requirements and Compliance Program and that safety and environmental assessments are part of the selection process.
• Mitigate project risk through pro-active management and negotiation of contractual disputes. Support settlement of claims, in conjunction with senior management and Legal, by proposing strategies and actions and by participating in negotiations.  
• Contribute to the process of continuous improvement, including participation in and promotion of Lean initiatives and adoption and sharing of best practice.
• Prepare and Present (where required) Contracts Committee presentations.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to the HSEQ Policy and actively participate in Company safety awareness and initiative schemes.
• Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with all relevant Statutory and Company HSEQ standards.
• Effectively and efficiently use all Supply Chain Tools (SAP, E-Sourcing, AGORA, Etc.) to ensure all required information is available in a timely manner and fully auditable.
• Ensure information of portfolio is systematically updated in the Contracts and Initiatives tracker as well as Master Procurement Plan while maintaining an up-to-date contract portfolio status

Candidate Profile

• A degree in Engineering, Management or Social Sciences (preferably Supply Chain)
• Membership of relevant professional bodies in the Supply Chain and in Operational functions will be an added advantage.
• 1 – 5 years’ experience in oil well construction activities of which 3 should be in contract administration.
• Demonstrable general knowledge and understanding of commercial, legal and insurance issues affecting the company in general.
• Good command of English language and excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

• Active contracts; 100 estimated at $300Million  
• Material Purchases of $10Million from over 50 POs per annum 
• Obtain Contract Committee approvals for ninety percent of the Contracts to be put in place – Strategy and Award. 
• Ensure contracts are put in place and follow up with renewals where applicable.  
• Liaison with Regulators (NCDMB) and partners (NUIMS) in the Call for Tender processes 
• C&P Business Tools including UNISUP, ARIBA, & NIPEX
• Interfaces: Different shades of third parties: NUIMS. NCDMB, NUPRC, Government Ministries and Agencies, Banks etc.
• Several bases, PHC, Onshore (OML 58, OGBOGU, OBITE, OWAZA); Offshore (FSO unity, OML 99; 100, 101) and Deepwater (AKPO & EGINA)

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Websites: https://totalenergies.com/